Meizu 20 Classic vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 954,090); the Meizu 20 Classic has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Meizu 20 Classic is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 20 Classic

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 65
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Meizu 20 Classic scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).

Meizu 20 Classic: The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 20 Classic Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1757044 954090
Geekbench Single 2004 1114
Geekbench Multi 5311 3281
Display 6.5" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 67W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 190 g 203 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Meizu 20 Classic

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 20 Classic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100 -84.2%
954090 AnTuTu

Meizu 20 Classic leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (65/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.